Across
- 4. What is the mineral name for Dicalcium Silicate?
- 6. General purpose cement; pavements, bridges, buildings & floors.
- 8. Hardens rapidly, higher percentage will result in higher early strength.
- 9. What is the mineral name for Tricalcium Silicate?
- 10. Acts as a filler, also is what the grey color is from. It's the "lazy" part of clinker.
Down
- 1. High early strength; fast tracks strength to avoid cold weather, traffic congestion, etc.
- 2. Generates heat slowly; used for dams & very thick bridge supports.
- 3. Hardens slowly, any strength increase happens after one week. Responsible for long term strength.
- 5. What do we add 5% of to the pulverized clinker?
- 6. The first compound to hydrate, contributes to faster gain in strength.
- 7. Moderate Sulfate Attack, or the most common cement used in California.
- 11. Severe sulfate attack; typically where groundwater & soil will touch the concrete.